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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,010.80, 720,016.20 and 439,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,010.80, 720,016.20 and 439,575.60 is: 659,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,010.80 : 720,016.20 = 439,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,010.80/720,016.20 = 439,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,010.80x = 720,016.20 × 439,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,010.80x = 316,501,553,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,501,553,124.72/480,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,363.40

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